The Humbugs of the World · Character
The Cretans
Ancient people known for lying, cited as a historical humbug.
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First appearance: ix
The Cretans shows up with force in XLVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced indirectly through the discussion of ancient heathen religions and their mysteries.
The Cretans first appears in 0014 ix.
In XLVI: Referenced indirectly through the discussion of ancient heathen religions and their mysteries.
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